Legal & Public Notices For The Week Of 03/19/26
STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Hazel Jeanette Baker Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2930 Notice is hereby given that on the 3rd day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Hazel Jeanette Baker, Deceased, who died on the 24th day of January, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 3rd day of March, 2026. Signed Larry Baker, Personal Representative Branden Bellar, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-12-2t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Betty Lou Murray Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2929 Notice is hereby given that on the 6th day of March, 2026, Letters of Administration in respect to the estate of Betty Lou Murray, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of October, 2025, were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 6th day of March, 2026. Signed Linda Kay Brown, Personal Representative Jamie D. Winkler, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-12-2t
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IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR SMITH COUNTY, TENNESSEE MELINDA NESBITT TODD MAGGART, And JOHN MAGGART Plaintiffs vs. J B NELSON, JR. Defendant FILE NO. CV-8787 ORDER OF PUBLICATION In this action, by Order of the Smith Court Chancery Court, dated February 4, 2026, it appearing to the Court that a publication for the Defendant, J B NELSON, JR, should be made because his address cannot be ascertained upon diligent inquiry so that the ordinary process of law can be served, despite reasonable efforts made by the petitioners and/or their attorney of record, it is, therefore, ordered that publication be made in the Carthage Courier, a newspaper of general or location circulation in Smith County, Tennessee for four (4) consecutive weeks, commanding the Respondent to serve upon David Bass, Petitioner’s attorney of record, whose address is P. O. Box 500, Carthage, TN 37030, a copy of answer to the Complaint on or before April 20, 2026; also filing an answer to the complaint with the Smith County Clerk and Master’s Office, at her office at 322 Justice Drive, Carthage, TN 37030, according to law. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken and the relief demanded in the complaint shall be granted. The motion for default will be heard on April 22, 2026 at the Chancery Court of Smith County at the Macon County Justice Center, 904 Highway 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN 37083, at 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as possible. This 17th day of February, 2026. JESSIE GOAD, Clerk & Master Smith County Chancery Court David Bass P.O. Box 500, Carthage, TN 37030 (615) 735-1122 [email protected] Attorney for Petioners 2-26-4t
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STATE OF TENNESSEE PROBATE COURT OF SMITH COUNTY AT CARTHAGE NOTICE TO CREDITORS ESTATE OF Sandra Lynn Rohs Case#80CH1-2026-PR-2931 Notice is hereby given that on the 10th day of March, 2026, Letters Testamentary in respect to the estate of Sandra Lynn Rohs, Deceased, who died on the 5th day of March, 2026, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Court of Smith County, Tennessee. All persons, resident and non-resident, having claims, matured or unmatured, against said estate are required to file same with the Clerk of the above named Court on or before the earlier of the dates prescribed in (1) or (2) otherwise their claims will be forever barred: (1) (A) Four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting, as the case may be) of this notice if the creditor received an actual copy of this notice to creditors at least sixty (60) days before the date that is four (4) months from the date of the first publication (or posting); or (B) Sixty (60) days from the date the creditor received an actual copy of the notice to creditors if the creditor received the copy of the notice less than sixty (60) days prior to the date that is four (4) months from the date of first publication (or posting) as described in (1) (a); or (2) Twelve (12) months from the decedent’s date of death. This the 10th day of March, 2026. Signed David Lloyd Rohs, Personal Representative David Bass, Attorney Jessie Goad, Clerk & Master 3-19-2t
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PUBLIC NOTICE The South Carthage Beer Board will meet in the William Earnest Hughes Building Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:30PM. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a beer permit application for Melad Wahba at 121 Gordonsville Hwy, Carthage, TN. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Joey Nixon, Mayor
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR TIRES. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ OR BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHTWAY DEPARTMENT. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, AT 11:20A.M. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H2610 TIRE BID” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CRUSHED STONE. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ OR AT THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. BIDS WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, 11:10 A.M. AT SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE, CARTHAGE, TN. BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND MARKED “H26-09 CRUSHED STONE BID” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR LIQUID ASPHALT. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. BIDS WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2026, AT 10:00 A.M. AT SMITH COUNTY FINANCE OFFICE, 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE, CARTHAGE. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/finance/ OR BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. BIDS SHOULD INCLUDE DELIVERY TO ANY POINT IN SMITH COUNTY IN A MINIUM TRANSPORT QUANITY OF 5,000 GALLONS. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND MARKED “H2608 LIQUID ASPHALT BID” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR CORRUGATED CULVERT. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/finance/ OR BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. ALL BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026 AT 10:40AM. ALL BIDS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED “BID #H2606 CORRUGATED CULVERT” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR HOT MIX ASPHALT. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026,10:30a.m. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ OR BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENEVELOPE AND CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H26-05 HOT MIX” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE RENTAL OF THREE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AS FOLLOWS: 1. SKID STEER 2. TANDEM ROLLER 3. THREE WHEEL TOWABLE ROAD BROOM THIS WILL BE A 12 MONTH RENTAL AGREEMENT. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, 10:00A.M. SPECIFICATIONS CAN BE OBTAINED AT THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OR BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ . ALL BIDS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H26-02 RENTAL EQUIPMENT” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS ON HOURLY RATE OF TANDEM DUMP AND TRUCK DRIVER(S) TO HAUL, DUMP AND TAILGATE SPREAD ROCK INSIDE SMITH COUNTY. ALL BIDS BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, AT 11:10AM. THIS BID WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. FOR BID SPECIFICATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION YOU MAY CALL THE OFFICE AT 615- 683-3326 OR EMAIL US AT: AROWESMITHCOUNTYTN.GOV. OR VISIT THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/finance/ . BIDS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H2607 TANDEM DUMP TRUCK DRIVER(S)” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE MOWING OF THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAYS. SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT OR THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. IT IS REQUIRED TO BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMP INSURANCE WHEN PICKING UP YOUR SPECIFICATIONS. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT PROOF OF THE ABOVE INSURANCE. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, AT 10:30 A.M. ALL BIDS MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AND CLEARLY MARKED “BID #H2604 MOWING OF THE COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY” ON THE OUTSIDE. PROOF OF BOTH WORKER’S COMP AND LIABILITY INSURANCE MUST BE ATTACHED ON THE FRONT OF THE BID ENVELOPE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR PAVEMENT STRIPING. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2026, AT 10:10 A.M. BID SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED BY VISITING THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ OR BY CONTACTING THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. BIDS SHOULD INCLUDE ANY FEES ASSOCTIATED WITH THE PRODUCT AND SERVICES. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H2603 PAVEMENT STRIPING BID” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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NOTICE TO BID SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR COLDMIX. BIDS WILL BE GOOD FOR ONE YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026. BIDS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO SMITH COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMNET 122 TURNER HIGH CIRCLE CARTHAGE, TN WHERE THEY WILL BE OPENED THURSDAY, ARPIL 9, 2026 AT 11:30 A.M. FOR SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE VISIT THE BID NOTICES TAB AT https://smithcotn.com/fi nance/ OR CONTACT THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT. BIDS SHOULD INCLUDE PRICE PER TON INCLUDING DELIVERY FEES. ALL BIDS MUST BE SEALED IN AN ENVELOPE AND CLEARLY MARKED “BID # H2611 COLDMIX” ON THE OUTSIDE. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE SMITH COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT NOT TO DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, SEX OR DISABILITY. SMITH COUNTY IS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER. WITH ALL REGARDS TO ALL ASPECTS OF THIS CONTRACT, CONTRACTOR CERTIFIES AND WARRANTS, IT WILL COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. SMITH COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of Gordonsville will be accepting sealed bids for the following surplus inventory: Sealed bids will be accepted beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and must be received at Gordonsville City Hall no later than Friday, March 27, 2026; 10:00 a.m. at which time bids will be opened. Items can be viewed by appointment. All surplus property will be as is. The Town of Gordonsville reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. John Potts, Mayor Town of Gordonsville 63 E. Main Street Gordonsville, TN 38563 2013 FORD EXPLORER VIN#: 1FM5K8AR9DGA31347 2013 FORD EXPLORER VIN#: 1FM5K8AR8DGA31355
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PUBLIC NOTICE The Carthage City Council will meet Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 6:00 pm. There will be a budget workshop immediately following the council meetings conclusion. The meeting will take place at City Hall, 314 Spring Street, Carthage and is open to the public. Anyone that would like to speak during citizen’s concerns has to sign in upon arrival. Sam Gray, Mayor of Carthage
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PUBLIC NOTICE Smith Utility District is making preparations to perform aggressive fl ushing of the distribution lines for South Carthage, Lebanon Hwy, & Cookeville Hwy. During the nights of March 22nd through March 27th , between the hours of 9pm and 5am, there will be low water pressure in these areas due to the high amount of flushing required. Some temporary air pockets and unwanted discoloration of the water may result. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Smith Utility District Smith Utility District is an equal opportunity employer and provider
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Election Notice COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS May 5, 2026 Elderly Voters or Voters with Disabilities Pursuant to T.C.A. § 2-3-109 (E) any elderly voter (60 years or older) or a voter with a disability whose polling place is inaccessible may vote at the election commission office on Election Day, vote by absentee ballot or vote early by personal appearance during the dates specified for early voting at the Election Commission Office. If the voter’s designated voting location is inaccessible, they choose to vote at the Election Commission office on Election Day, by completing an affidavit no later than April 25, 2026. Early Voting or Absentee by Mail Registered voters who will be unable to go to their polling place on Election Day may vote during early voting or after meeting certain legal qualifications, may vote absentee by mail. To vote an absentee ballot by mail, the voter must make the request in writing and include their name (as registered), social security number, date of birth, residential address, mailing address (if different from residential address), the election(s) they wish to vote in and political preference if voting in a Primary, the reason they are requesting to vote an absentee ballot and their signature. The written request must be received by mail no later than April 25, 2026. Requests should be mailed to the election office at the address below. Smith County Election Commission 122 Turner High Circle, Suite 105, Carthage, TN 37030 Phone – 615-735-8241∙ Fax 615-735-8253 [email protected] Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 am to 4 pm Closed April 3 for Good Friday Wesley Rigsby, Chairman • Anne Waggoner, Secretary • Jerry Solimine, Commissioner • Ken Lawrence, Commissioner • Katie Penny, Commissioner Korinne Hill, Administrator of Elections